Java has been around for two decades, and it's still one of the most widely used languages for server-side development. The skills of twenty years ago won't help youremployment prospects, though; you have to keep up on the latest technologies.

Want to search the Web like a Master? Here is a fast way to get there.

Searching the Web is not Rocket Science. Everyone can learn to search even for complex information, such as professional bios, quite efficiently, following the three steps that I am about to describe. And the good news is, you do not necessarily have to use advanced search operators to…

Stackoverflow is a coding repository, were people keep their code, projects and more. Now Stackoverflow is well known in the staffing world. And a lot of recruiters try to source there, but many struggle. The reason is simple they do not know how. Well to do this without worry you need go no further…

According to the U.S. Government and Accountability Office, approximately 40% of America's workforce now qualifies as contingent workers. This change in the way people prefer to work is evidenced by the…

Going to a job interview is never stress-free, especially if it’s your first one. I don’t want to scare you, but it’s sometimes so hard to find the right words and react to unexpectedquestions immediately. But…

Some people naturally give better interviews than others, but the interview stage of recruitment is arguably one the most important. Candidates are usually well informed and, if they are any good, they will have done their research. They will have prepared…

From a Historical perspective, Recruiting has certainly been around for thousands of years, and, expectationally, will definitely continue to exist for a long, long time (at least if Humanity continues to exist).

But, will "Headhunting" continue to exist? The mere word evokes images of primitive…

When I started out in recruitment, it was a different world. Job ads were everything. Companies and agencies alike, paid for job ads online, in newspapers and attended industry events to attract talent. Lots of companies still do some or all of these activities, but for many their employer branding is becoming one…

I won’t be talking about usability, time needed to complete the application, or many other very important topics. Today I want to focus on a specific test. A test I think that should be done routinely and regularly.

Either a recruiter from a different area, the Recruiting Manager, or even someone in HR…

You've written a great cover letter and resume and nailed an in-person interview. "We'll be contacting your references," your interviewer tells you. Do you feel confident you know what your references will say?

Businesses are valued based on a multiple times EBITDA or in layman’s terms a ratio times profit. The profit figure used is generally based on the last 3 years with a weighting added to each year to give you the amount used for valuation calculation purposes. As the profit amount given to the tax…

Precaution is always the best cure when it comes to workplace health and safety. Unfortunately, many employers neglect the safety of their workers in order to save money or increase productivity and business performance. These violations are punishable by law and can result in high fines or even jail…

In recent decades Australian workplaces have become increasingly sensitive to instances of discrimination, harassment and bullying. Whereas not so long ago the bulk of workplace issues and conflicts were typically left to be ‘managed’ in-house, nowadays things are…

Coderbits is a place where developers and designers can keep their portfolios. Now the interesting par tis very few recruiters go here to search. The reason is simple they do not know how. Well to do this without worry you need go no further than into your bag of tricks and pull out an old tried and…

The modern job seeker is usually someone of a younger generation, and there's plenty of information available highlighting how these new professionals approach employment and what they tend to expect from employers. Millennials are used to an internet age, a recession, and more professional adaptability. They might need or require different benefits than your older staff. You want to recruit the right workers, but how do you get them interested? With that said, here are four things modern…

The Talent Acquisition Industry has constantly been debating about whether Candidate feedback is to be given or not. And if yes, how should it be given especially in rejection cases. Handling rejection can be difficult on both parties involved in the hiring process, the Interviewer and…